# Brogue vs Baldeouj

The clearest difference is price: Brogue at Free against Baldeouj's $2.99. Brogue also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (94% vs 79%). Baldeouj's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Brogue is free to download; Baldeouj costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Brogue holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brogue has 76 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 79% of Baldeouj's.

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Baldeouj every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Baldeouj |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldeouj/id6756420028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [Ivan Yakovliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415296140) |

## What reviewers say

### Brogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309)

Embark on a challenging 26-level dungeon crawl to find the Amulet of Yendor. Master strategic gameplay with a focus on a smooth learning curve and intuitive design within a classic ASCII/Unicode aesthetic. Experience high fantasy with a variety of creatures and magical items.

**Highlights:** 26-level dungeon crawl, Strategic depth, Smooth learning curve, ASCII/Unicode display, High fantasy theme, Permadeath gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Baldeouj

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldeouj/id6756420028)

Engage in fast-paced auto battles and make strategic choices in this roguelite adventure. Explore a world, complete quests, manage your inventory, and influence your game with every decision. Enjoy pure gameplay with no in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Frantic auto battles, Clever strategic choices, Grid-based inventory system, Endless replay value, Quests and events, Clean UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

Brogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Baldeouj free?

Baldeouj costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Baldeouj?

Brogue is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Baldeouj averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Baldeouj have ads?

Neither Brogue nor Baldeouj shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Baldeouj?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Baldeouj every 3 days. Most recently, Brogue was updated on October 16, 2026 and Baldeouj on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*